Leafs Assign Ling To Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that forward David Ling has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Ling played in one preseason game for the Maple Leafs (Sept. 22 at Boston) and registered four penalty minutes, while going scoreless.

The Marlies will play their first of three AHL preseason games tonight in Burlington, Ontario versus the Hamilton Bulldogs. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Now in their third season as the Maple Leafs' primary affiliate, the Marlies are one of 29 teams competing in the American Hockey League's 73rd season. For ticket information to the Marlies' next home game at Ricoh Coliseum at Exhibition Place, call 416-597-PUCK.